The Blue Island Radio Podcast is primarily a music & interview podcast from Blue Island, Illinois featuring a wide range of musical styles. Our host, Brandon Z. also conducts interviews with locals musicians and artists.
Latest episodes
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2 h 35
Vinyl Fridays 72 - Oh, The Horror with Guest DJ Jamie Sanchez
On this episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome back DJ extraordinaire Jamie Sanchez whose radio show Dusty Sparkle's Spectacular Soundhouse can be heard on 105.5FM i…
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2 h 08
Vinyl Fridays 71 - Freaky Friday #2 with Guest DJ Mike Tucker
Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome back guest DJ Mike Tucker for another Freaky Friday episode where he plays our records and we play his, wacky!
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2 h 18
BIRP 179 - The League of Erics - All Kinds of Trouble Listening Party
What do you get when you combine The Cramps, Johnny Cash, Tom Waits, and let's say, a bottle of Malort? Well, besides a terrible hangover you might also get today's guests Eric Din…
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2 h 05
Vinyl Fridays 70 with Brandon & AP Lindsay
Brandon and AP Lindsay are back on the ones & twos to play some records from the Blue Island Radio Podcast record library. There's some nostalgia, some local flavor, and even a bra…
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2 h 26
Vinyl Fridays 69 with Guest DJs Jay Vycas & Scott Carroll
On today's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon and AP Lindsay welcome returning guest DJ Jay Vycas from the bands Goodbye Sunshine and Open Fire and his friend Scott Carroll from the…
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2 h 35
Vinyl Fridays 68 with Guest DJ Joe Chellino
Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome back guest DJ Joe Chellino, who is not only a social media influencer but also the person playing drums on the show's current theme song. Together he a…
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1 h 17
BIRP 179 - Art vs. The Artist
On today's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon & AP Lindsay are joined by guests Fred Morg and Jessica Zee for a discussion about how we either continue to be fans of…
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2 h 03
Vinyl Fridays 67 with Guest DJs Eileen Kennedy & Sam Schmitz
On today's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome guest DJs Eileen Kennedy & Sam Schmitz, who made their DJ Debut at this years Pride Dance Party at the Rock Island…
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2 h 03
Vinyl Fridays 66 with Guest DJ Joe Sowinski
Vinyl Fridays 66 - Joe Sowinski After nearly a three year absence Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome back the man, the myth, the voice of Jerry, and guest DJ Joe Sowinski. What's he been…
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1 h 58
Vinyl Fridays 65 -Tribute to Island Records
On today's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay pay tribute to the long running label Island Records. Inspired by the Harry Belafonte movie & song "Island in the Sun" the…
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1 h 41
Vinyl Fridays 64 with Brandon & AP Lindsay
On today's episode of Vinyl Fridays Lindsay & Brandon take a break from cleaning the house and preparing snacks for a guest DJ and go it alone, giving them more time to talk about…
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2 h 30
Vinyl Fridays 63 with Guest DJ Jessica Zee
On today's episode of Vinyl Friday's Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome vinyl enthusiast and pinball wizard Jessica Zee! Listen as they talk about vinyl, pinball, Marc Maron and the not…
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2 h 31
Vinyl Fridays 62 with Guest DJ Ariel
On this episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome AP Lindsay's friend and co-worker Ariel who is a baker, a farmer, vinyl enthusiast and owner of some of the fanciest t…
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1 h 58
Vinyl Fridays 61 - Freak Friday Edition with Mike Tucker
On today's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome Mike Tucker back for his first appearance of the year. And what is the Freaky Friday Edition? Well,…
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1 h 34
BIRP 178 - The Children's Crusade
On today's episode of The Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon & AP Lindsay warm up the mics by talking about the movie "Song Sung Blue" before welcoming their guests The Children's C…
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2 h 05
BIRP 177 - Goodbye Shunshine!
On today's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome 3/4 of the Chicago pop-punk band Goodbye Sunshine, Jay, Gus & Shane. We'll be discussing their upco…
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1 h 57
Vinyl Fridays 60 - I Need Love with Guest DJ Chris Bizarro & Z
Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome back Chris Bizarro and his partner Z to talk about the Weenie Roast they will be hosting at The Rock Island Public House on Saturday, January 31st and…
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1 h 24
BIRP 176 - Favorite Records of 2025
On today's episode Brandon & AP Lindsay talk about and play songs from some of their favorite albums 2025. Is it as long a list as Mr. Sonic Youth's? No, who as time to listen to t…
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2 h 42
Vinyl Fridays 59 - Punk & Metal Club Meeting #2 with Joe Chellino & Kevin Baron
Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome back Joe Chellino & Kevin Baron for another dose of punk, metal and industrial music and boy do we need it. So get ready for some loud, angry, music .…
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1 h 38
BIRP 175 - The Darkest Hour
Looking for holiday cheer!? Well, keep looking, because on today's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast you'll be hearing songs about the dark days of winter; the cold, the iso…